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Extract:

A child who has cystic fibrosis (CF)


Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes aid nutrient absorption in CF. A, C, and D are incorrect as CF requires adequate fluids, salt, and high-calorie diets.

Extract:

A toddler who has heart failure


Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing when lying flat, is common in heart failure due to pulmonary congestion. B, C, and D are not typical findings.

Extract:

A child who weighs 28 lb


Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

Correct Answer: 5.3 mL

Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.

Extract:

A school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis


Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces side effects while managing inflammation. B is excessive, C is not standard, and D limits normal activity unnecessarily.

Extract:

A 2-week-old infant


Question 5 of 5

A parent brings a 2-week-old infant to a clinic for a phenylketonuria rescreening blood test. The test indicates a serum phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL (60.5 mcmol/L). The nurse reviews this result and makes which interpretation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL is normal, indicating a negative result for PKU. A, C, and D are incorrect interpretations.

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